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Marxism, Reparations & the Black Freedom Struggle African American Resistance, Katrina, History, Solidarity, Anthology Struggle Freedom Black the and Reparation Marxism, Marxism, Reparations & the Black Freedom Struggle Writings by political activists including Larry Holmes, Monica Moorehead, Pat Chin, Saladin Muhammad, Mumia Abu-Jamal, LeiLani Dowell, Sam Marcy, John Parker MARXISM “These essays, from a variety of folks working on a number of Black struggles, testify to the central truth that Black History is the epic saga of resistance, rebellion and revolt. These struggles show us all that true freedom is still an objective to be attained, rather than a reality. What, pray tell, did Katrina show us?” — Mumia Abu-Jamal, author, We Want Freedom: REPARATIONS A Life in the Black Panther Party; political prisoner AND THE “Marxism, Reparations, & the Black Freedom Struggle represents the natural extension of the struggle for long-overdue recognition of the unpaid labor of slaves, and shows how that stolen labor laid the basis for today’s gluttony of Black capitalist wealth. This Struggle was thrust onto the world stage in the summer of 2001 as a group of courageous activists dubbed the ‘Durban 400’ raised the issue of reparations at the World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa. Having been snubbed by then-U.S.then- Secretary of State Colin Powell and refused even the simple Freedom request to air their grievances, their call went out to take the struggle to the masses. The August 2002 March On Washington for Reparations was the result. A variety of organizations and movements united to collectively place the issue of reparations on the national stage and raise the just demand for monetary Struggle compensation for descendants of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.” — Andre Powell, co-convener, Labor for Reparations “Other races or people have received reparations for crimes committed against them, such as Japanese people and Jewish people. Slavery and the trans-Atlantic slave trade were crimes against humanity. Reparations for African Americans are long overdue. The issue of reparations has always led me to think more and more about my right to ‘forty acres and a mule.’ When people in the Black community read this book they will be motivated to fight back.” — Robert Traynham, USWA Local 8751, Boston School Bus Drivers; former Black Panther Party member “This powerfully—and passionately—written book reveals how descendents of those who got rich from enslaving African peoples grow ever wealthier today with that capital in their vaults. Within these pages is flesh-and-blood understanding that the demand for reparations—justice, delayed and denied—is a component of a dynamic struggle for national liberation that has raged since mass kidnappings of millions of people from Africa, the holocaust of the Middle Passage and enslavement. No justice? No peace!” $19.95 — Leslie Feinberg, award-winning author, Stone Butch Blues, Transgender Warriors, Trans Liberation, & Drag King Dreams; activist WORLD VIEW FORUM www.workers.org 55 W. 17th St., 5th Fl., NY, NY 10011 WV MarxisM, reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle 3 From the pages of Workers World Marxism, Reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle From the pages of Workers World © Copyright February 2007 World View Forum ISBN 978-0-89567-137-0 The Library of Congress Control Number LCCN 2007922231 World View Forum 55 West 17th St, 5th Fl, NY, NY 10011 www.workers.org Ideas in this book may be freely disseminated. Any properly attributed selection or part of a chapter within “fair-use” guidelines may be used without permission. Available at discounted bulk rates for educational use. To place credit card orders or bookstore and university invoice orders and discounts, contact www.Leftbooks.com Photos contributed by John Catalinotto, Pat Chin, G. Dunkel, Sara Flounders, Liz Green, Deirdre Griswold, Imani Henry, Cheryl LaBash, Bob McCubbin, Monica Moorehead, John Parker, Arturo J. Pérez Saad, Lallan Schoenstein, Gary Wilson Pat Chin in Haiti; Sam Marcy in front of U.N., 1960. DeDication In Loving Tribute This book is dedicated to the memory of Patricia “Pat” chin, a Jamaican-born leader of Workers World Party, who passed away on May 16, 2005, and Sam Marcy, chairperson and founding member of Workers World Party, who passed away on Feb. 1, 1998. Their indomitable fighting spirit and political contributions to the class struggle will forever shine a bright light on what it will take to liberate all of the workers and oppressed from the crimes against humanity perpetuated under capitalism and imperialism. With deep revolutionary love and respect, Monica Moorehead, editor of “Marxism, Reparations & the Black Freedom Struggle” Southern family migrates north to Chicago. “America owes to my people some of the dividends .... She can afford to pay, and she must pay. I shall make them understand that there is a debt to the Negro people which they can never repay. At least, then, they must make amends.” –Sojourner Truth Acknowledgments Many individuals volunteered their time, skills, and energy to make this book happen. Monica Moorehead politically edited the book in its entirety. LeiLani Dowell assisted in editing. Lal Roohk designed the book. Sara Flounders helped in the produc- tion process. Greg Butterfield and Shelley ettinger contributed their copy-editing and proofreading skills. Kathy Durkin did fundraising. Marsha Goldberg, cheryl LaBash, Lyn neeley, Jim Ricks, Gary Schaefer and many others did essential tasks. Gary Wilson lent his computer skills. Sahu Barron’s beautiful graphic graces the cover. The following contributors’ generosity ensured this book’s publication. We greatly appreciate their donations as well as those given anonymously: Supporters: Phyllis Lucero; Judi cheng; Bob Mccubbin; Stephen Millies; Lal Roohk; charles twist; Gary Wilson; and Women’s Fightback network, Boston. a donation was made in memory of Key Martin. Donors: eric Brill; Rev. Jacqueline carr-Hamilton; Bill Doares; Leslie Feinberg; Sara Flounders; Deirdre Griswold, in memory of elizabeth Ross & Vincent copeland; Michael Kramer; Kamala Joie Mottl, in memory of iwalani F.S. Mottl; Henri nereaux; People’s Video network; Minnie Bruce Pratt, in memory of Laura cates; Gary Schaefer; Deirdre Sinnott; allen Strasburger; Mary tamburro; Gloria Verdieu; Joe Yuskaitis. a donation was made in memory of ned carney. Friends: toni arenstein; agueda arias; awon atuire; Dave axelrod; Sharon ayling; Lee Booth; Phil Booth; Prof. nicholas camerota; ellen catalinotto; John catalinotto; naomi cohen; tim connelly; Heather cottin; Sharon Danann and Susan Schnur; Susan e. Davis; G.L. deVeaux; Kathy Durkin; Harvey “tee” earvin & Howard “L.D.” Guidry, Panthers United for Revolutionary education (PURe), texas Death Row; Mike eilenfeldt; Sharon eolis, in loving memory of Dorothy Ballan; Fred Goldstein; Marsha Goldberg; Peter Goselin; Judy Greenspan; Dr. John R. Guthrie; Joan Hamilton; Sue Harris; Beverly Hiestand; nina Howes; Sue Kelly; Larry Klein; Steffan J. Manno; Bob Mcallister; Jeanette Merrill, Milt neidenberg, and Rosemary neidenberg, in memory of comrade ed Merrill; Melissa nix; Valerie Robinson; anita Rosenblithe; Brenda Sandburg; Raymond Snett; Joanne Steele; caro torrez; Western Mass. iac/ tonc. a donation was made for Michael Whittaker, Max Swietnicki and Mambwe chama—the future. and Workers World branches from atlanta, in memory of carrie Morris, a fighter for the people; Baltimore; Boston; Buffalo, in continuing memory of Vera Spruill, ernestine Robinson and ed Merrill; chicago; cleveland, in memory of anti-racist fightert ed Dostal; Denver; Detroit, in memory of our fallen comrades Wendell P. addington, Mae allen, orva allen, ethel Bailey, Marshall Bryson, Gertrude cook, nellie cuellar, charles Mitchell, Zetta Watkins, Percy Wheeler; Houston, in memory of Shaka Sankofa; Los angeles; Philadelphia, in loving memory of Bill Hill; Rochester; San Diego; San Francisco; Washington, D.c. taBLe oF contentS I. Introduction: Black liberation & the working-class struggle Racism, national oppression and the right to self-determination Larry Holmes July 13, 2002 ............................................ 1 The struggle for socialism is key Monica Moorehead March 4, 2004 ..............................................8 Black & Brown unity: A pillar of struggle for human rights & global justice! Saladin Muhammad Jan. 25, 2007 .............................................10 Building revolutionary consciousness tony Van Der Meer May 13, 2006 .............................................17 II. The material basis for reparations in the U.S. Reparations and Black liberation Monica Moorehead June 6 , 2002 ..............................................19 Reparations now! Growing movement demands compensation for centuries of slavery WWP statement Aug. 22, 2002 ................................................22 Wachovia admits slave trade profits Betsey Piette June 10, 2005 ....................................................25 Why reparations? A look inside U.S. prisons Greg Butterfield Aug. 22, 2002.................................................26 Reparations for African Americans Pam Parker Dec. 21, 2000 .....................................................29 Black farmers demand justice Monica Moorehead July 18, 2002 ..............................................30 Alabama’s Black Belt: Legacy of slavery, sharecropping and segregation consuela Lee Aug. 22, 2002 ...................................................32 From Bakke to Bush Affirmative action comes under fire Monica
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